LIST: Helpful Smartphone Apps for Expats in the Philippines Part 2

In our previous list, we’ve rounded up some of the most important apps expats need upon arriving here in the Philippines for the first time. This time, we’re giving you another list of helpful smartphone apps, mostly things that can help you get by with the day-to-day living here in Metro Manila.

Car owners who work within Bonifactio Global City shall know of this life-changing smartphone app when it comes to parking conveniently. Fetch, an “on-demand valet parking service” is an app which provides professional valet service to its users for a hassle-free parking. For now, Fetch is only available in BGC but is soon to be offered in other business districts in the metro.

Yet another smart invention to come up in our smartphones would be Getlaundry, a dry cleaning and laundry app in the Philippines. This app “takes dirty laundry off your hands” as you have your clothes washed by your trusted laundry partner anytime of the day. In just a few steps you can get your soiled clothes picked-up, washed, and delivered to your doorstep within 24 hours!

If you’re a busy bee like most of us, this online banking app will help you do your banking tasks conveniently. With this BDO mobile banking app, you can keep track of your finances anytime and anywhere. Through this smartphone app, you can track your financial transactions, pay bills, transfer funds, reload, check promos, and more. This useful app gets the job done without having to go to their physical branch—saving you time and energy.

Location: Nationwide

Available for both Android and iOS users

Website: https://www.bdo.com.ph/personal/ebanking/mobile-banking

Manila Map and Walks

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For those who want to discover the wonders of Manila by foot and at their own pace, check Manila Map and Walks out. This handy app gives you a detailed guide to see and locate sights such as museums, nightlife tour, places of worship, markets, and more in Manila. Good news: it works offline! This self-guided city walk tours is a nice tool for those who want to embark on a solo adventure in the metro.

Location: Metro Manila

Available for both Android and iOS users

Website: https://www.gpsmycity.com/

Lamudi

Lamudi Mobile App/IMAGE Lamudi

Looking for a new place you could call home? Check out Lamudi’s mobile app. In this app, you can search for properties such as houses, apartments, offices, and even land from over 400,000 listings they have on their database. This way, you can save money, energy, and time from physically searching for a place because in their listing, you can already view a detailed info about the property you want.

Looking for delivery services online? Transportify is the answer. This smartphone app provides delivery services by allowing tto manage pick up and deliveries in the Philippines. They have a variety of vehicles which you can use from motorcycles, sedans, and even pick-up trucks. They also have additional features if you need help such as extra helpers.

Available for both Android and iOS users

Website: https://www.transportify.com.ph

Wunder Carpool

Wunder Carpooling app/IMAGE Wunder

Help the environment as you carpool to your destination! By downloading the Wunder app, you can get to ride with other passengers going the same way for a more convenient and efficient commute! This app creates a community of carpoolers within the metro, which means fewer cars on the road. Just choose a ride, find a match, and contact through your phones then Voila! An instant ride that helps alleviate traffic jams.

Location: Metro Manila

Available for both Android and iOS users

Website: https://www.facebook.com/WunderPhilippines/

Trivago

Hotel? Trivago./IMAGE Trivago Facebook page

Travel junkies who are always on the lookout for the best hotel accommodation deals should try Trivago. This worldwide online hotel search website app helps you to look for the best value for your money around the key destinations in the Philippines. Find your ideal hotel at the lowest rate possible so you can have a comfortable stay as you travel the archipelago.

Location: Nationwide

Available for both Android and iOS users

Website: https://www.trivago.com.ph/

Wagtales

Wagtales/IMAGE Wagtales Facebook page

Dog lovers will surely be delighted upon knowing that there’s this app called Wagtales, a new Smartphone app perfect for dog owners. In this app, you can find the perfect match for your dog, find dog services online, buy at the store section, or attend events for dogs near you! There’s a also a Lost and Found section, a useful feature to help you find your lost furry friend.

Location: Nationwide

Available for both Android and iOS users

Website: http://www.wagtales.com.ph/

Dibz

Dibz App/IMAGE Dibz

Search and Reserve and Park at your convenience as you download Dibz now! In this app, you can just search for your desired destination, reserve a parking space, and park (on your own or with a valet!) This app helps you find available parking so you don’t need to waste time looking for one! Dibz Partner parking spaces nearest to your destination will be shown in the map.

Location: Metro Manila

Available for both Android and iOS users

Website: http://dibz.co/

What other apps which can be helpful to our foreigner friends in the Philippines do you use? Share it with us below!